Alternatives to pregabalin
1 same-class SPL records vs pregabalin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Lyrica
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
pregabalin ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#16 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for pregabalin: This medicine is used to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury.
Top FAERS reaction fields for pregabalin total 139,814 reports across 10 reactions, set beside gabapentin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About pregabalin
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is a medicine that can help manage nerve pain, fibromyalgia, and partial-onset seizures. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body.
Used for: This medicine is used to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It can also help with fibromyalgia, a condition that causes widespread pain. Pregabalin can also be used with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children as young as 1 month old.
1 Anticonvulsant / Nerve Pain Agent peers (wide set)
pregabalin vs gabapentin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between pregabalin and gabapentin in this extract (9,285-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | pregabalin | gabapentin |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 25,902 | 20,744 |
| Fatigue | 15,112 | 24,397 |
| Dizziness | 14,524 | 15,976 |
| Nausea | 14,053 | 21,946 |
| Headache | 12,683 | 17,287 |
| Malaise | 12,591 | 10,514 |
| Somnolence | 11,567 | - |
| Weight Increased | 11,412 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
pregabalin FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
pregabalin is FAERS corpus rank #16 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 139,814.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does pregabalin sit in FAERS report volume vs Anticonvulsant / Nerve Pain Agent peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for pregabalin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Lyrica SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.